On May 12, 2018 the Gettysburg F.O.E. #1562 Eagle Riders Group is hosting a Rolland Rock for Autism benefit for the Adams County Youth Advocate Programs (YAP) ASSET Program. The event includes a ride (roll) followed by an after party and concert (rock) at the Gettysburg Moose Park.9:30 - Registration10:30 - KSU (kickstands up)3-8pm - After Party featuring Emily's ToyboxAdvance tickets for the event are $15 and $20 at the door. More information is available on the group's event...

Alexis Kennedy, YAP Board member and Criminal Justice Professor at University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), was recently honored with a 2018 Community-Based Research Award for a study that interviewed survivors of human trafficking. In her research, she sought the input of these exploited youth, to get insight into their needs, their experience and what they might recommend for serving their population. "They are the true content experts in this area but are rarely aske...

YAP is a proud member of the EBP+ Collaborative consisting of 12 organizations that specialize in serving youth of color with serious and violence charges. Today, the EBP+ Collaborative releases a new policy brief: "Liberating Youth, Families and Community from the Justice System." The purpose of this brief is to introduce the members' common approach to helping these youth become successful in community settings while decarcerating them. Central tenets...